Linux Embedded Software Engineer

Science Corp; California (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays

Healthy meals and snacks provided for non-remote employees

Paid leave for various circumstances

401(k)

Job summary

Science Corp in California is hiring an Embedded Linux Software Engineer to develop and maintain embedded electronics systems. The role requires expertise in software development, particularly in C/C++, and 4+ years of experience with embedded Linux systems. This full-time position offers a salary range of $130,000 to $200,000 annually, along with equity and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a flexible vacation policy.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience building, debugging, and shipping embedded Linux systems.
• Expert in C and/or C++ programming.
• Understanding of low-level operating system concepts.
• Experience debugging complex issues across software and hardware integration.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain high quality system-level software for embedded Linux systems.
• Bring up application-level drivers for sensors and actuators using various protocols.
• Design, build, and maintain web-based real-time GUI consoles and dashboards.
• Collaborate with hardware and biological teams to implement custom solutions.

Skills

Embedded Linux systems

C/C++ programming

Debugging embedded systems

AI utilization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Linux build systems (Yocto, Buildroot)

Networking and distributed systems

Job description

Science is a clinical stage, vertically integrated technology company focused on solving some neuroscience’s hardest questions and most serious unmet medical needs. We work to restore quality of life to those with debilitating conditions for which there are no treatment options, creating devices aimed at restoring vision, cognition, and mobility to patients who have lost it. To support progress across our industry, we provide state‑of‑the‑art components and vertically integrated infrastructure for others to build on via Science Foundry.

The embedded Linux software engineer at Science will own and drive complex embedded electronics systems projects from the ground up. This position requires highly focused expertise in software development and electronics integration, while also requiring generalist familiarity and curiosity across many cross‑functional domains to facilitate close collaboration with electrical, mechanical, and biological teams.

Role responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain high quality system‑level software for embedded Linux systems
• Bring up application‑level drivers for sensors and actuators against datasheets using protocols and I/O such as I²C, SPI, CAN, Modbus RTU, TCP/IP, analog, GPIO, etc.
• Design, build, and maintain web‑based real‑time GUI consoles and dashboards for visualization and control
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to incorporate custom, in‑house designed electronics to accomplish previously unsolved tasks
• Collaborate with biologists to understand key physical and physiological system dynamics
• Create and manage virtual and physical test bed infrastructure
• Stay up‑to‑date with the latest developments in relevant technologies

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience building, debugging, and shipping embedded Linux systems
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Expert in C and/or C++ programming
• Understanding of low‑level operating system concepts
• Experience debugging complex issues across integrated software and hardware
• Skilled in maximally utilizing the latest AI developments to enhance progress

Preferred qualifications

• Expert in Rust programming
• Familiarity with Linux build systems such as Yocto or Buildroot
• Prior experience modifying or contributing to Linux kernel drivers or modules
• Experience with networking and distributed systems
• Familiarity with web development
• Familiarity with frontend UI/UX design

Science is required under California law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. We determine your level based on your interview performance and make an offer based on the indicated salary band. The base salary range for this full‑time position is $130,000 – $200,000 annually + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by several factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of the offer is not included in these numbers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible vacation and company‑paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks provided for non‑remote employees
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)

Science Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work.

We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Science will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.